This content is machine translated Wearables: screening via smartwatch? New study on atrial fibrillation in high-risk patients Wearable devices with photoplethysmography and ECG capabilities offer a non-invasive and scalable method of monitoring heart rate. A recently published randomized controlled trial provided evidence that six months of screening...…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Atrial fibrillation Stroke prophylaxis by oral anticoagulation Atrial fibrillation is the most common cardiac arrhythmia and is associated with an increased risk of embolic events. Routine screening facilitates timely detection and treatment. Oral anticoagulants are recommended as…